Background
UNDP Kenya and Development Partners established a Civil Society Democratic Governance (CSDG) Facility, under the UNDP Country Programme Action Plan, known as Amkeni Wakenya.
This Facility, under the Democratic Governance Unit, has an objective to support the country in its efforts to uphold democratic governance, human rights and the rule of law through enhanced empowerment of the people and strengthening of relevant governance institutions.
Amkeni provides support to civil society organizations working on the demand side of promoting democratic governance, and the protection and promotion of human rights in Kenya and especially for the poor and marginalised.
One of the ways it does this is by funding and building capacity of CSOs who meet specific qualification criteria after various Expressions of Interest/Calls for Proposals.
Overall objectives
• To enable citizens to benefit politically, socially and economically from a more accountable, just, transparent and democratic society that upholds respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• To support civic engagement which empowers all people to influence public policies through CSOs, voluntary associations, trade unions, political parties, private sector organizations and citizens’ audits.
The Task
Amkeni Wakenya now seeks to engage the services of four Consultants to lead in the sign language interpretation services of the Facility’s various 2011 workshops/ forums on an “as and when needed” basis.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
• Proven past experience in providing interpretation for similar functions.
• College level education in sign language
• Professional training in Deaf and Sign Language interpretation.
• Three (3) years in sign language interpretation work.
• Previous work with UNDP or any other UN Agency is an added advantage.
Timeframe and Duration
Provide Sign Language interpretation services from 15th March 2011 to 31st December 2011 on an “as and when needed” basis.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications complete with their current P11 form, CV with three referees to; consultants.ken@undp.org to reach us on or before 1 March 2011.
The full Terms of Reference (TOR) and requirement can be viewed by visiting the UNDP website: http://www.ke.undp.org/index.php/procurements
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German Speaking Tour Consultant Job Position (Kes 30,000 to 50,000)
Job Title: Tour Consultant - German Speaking
Reports to: Management
Main Purpose of the job
• To handle the German and English speaking market.
• German market: series management (to handle allotment)
• English speaking market: quotes and bookings.
Main Responsibilities
• The candidate will have under his/her responsibility the management of the series of an important German client. It includes booking allotment, following the sales and updating the suppliers.
• Finalizing files in due time (vouchers collection, transfers etc).
• To handle requests and booking of the English speaking clients
Key Competencies / Skills
• Understanding of business systems
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Sense of initiative.
• Resistance to stress, sens of achievement
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• German knowledge: good reading and comprehension skills, to be able to speak German are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years.
Remuneration and Benefits
• In and Out health cover
• Between 30 000 and 50 000 Ksh net depending on the qualifications and experience
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Reports to: Management
Main Purpose of the job
• To handle the German and English speaking market.
• German market: series management (to handle allotment)
• English speaking market: quotes and bookings.
Main Responsibilities
• The candidate will have under his/her responsibility the management of the series of an important German client. It includes booking allotment, following the sales and updating the suppliers.
• Finalizing files in due time (vouchers collection, transfers etc).
• To handle requests and booking of the English speaking clients
Key Competencies / Skills
• Understanding of business systems
• Ability to transfer Skills \ Training
• Work Ethic
• Achievement focus
• Self Motivation
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team Player
• Multitasking Skills
• Logical thinking
• Technical knowledge
• Good communication skills and sense of speech
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Sense of initiative.
• Resistance to stress, sens of achievement
Required Qualifications
• Tourism diploma ( alternatively business/management diploma )
• German knowledge: good reading and comprehension skills, to be able to speak German are a plus.
• Minimum 3 years.
Remuneration and Benefits
• In and Out health cover
• Between 30 000 and 50 000 Ksh net depending on the qualifications and experience
To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.
Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
General Managerin Kenya - The Language Solutions & Business Communication Limited
Friday, January 21, 2011
We are the premier language solutions provider in the East African region offering Language Training, Translation, Voice overs, Scribing, Rapporteuring and Interpretation Services to various industries and stakeholders in over 12 international languages.
We assist our clients through the design and development of services that require multilingual solutions. We strive to offer superior cross-cultural consulting services.
Our vision is, ‘To be the leading Communication and Language School in the Region’ and our mission is, ‘To break communication barriers, enhance career opportunities and cultural relations as we boost global business interactions’.
Our Core Values include Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Determination, Understanding and Consideration.
Our language expertise includes Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Swedish, Arabic, Indonesian, Afghan, Russian, Swahili, Luo, Luhya, Kikuyu, Kamba, Maasai, Xhosa, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Ndebele, Shona, Amharic and Somali just to mention a few.
L5BC’s head office is at Pamstech House, 3rd Floor, Woodvale Grove in Westlands, Nairobi and we have a Language Centre in Hurlingham Shopping Centre along Argwings Kodhek Road.
The General Manager position
We are seeking to fill the position with an experienced leader who has an entrepreneurial mind, is a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator able to operate in a diverse multi-cultural and dynamic private and public sector environment.
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and based in our Nairobi Office, the General Manager will be responsible for the growth and development of the Company and will be expected to among other things:
• Develop and recommend for approval business proposals, plans, budgets, guidelines and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the agreed decisions.
• Set up the business cycle and ensuring that operations are being executed in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
• Establish internal monitoring and control systems, processes and procedures for the Company.
• Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of the organisation.
• Review operations results of the Company against established objectives and targets and taking remedial action on unsatisfactory results.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication throughout the organisation.
• Effectively manage the staff of the organisation, set performance standards, monitor, guide, train, develop and discipline.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a holder of a University Degree in Education, Commerce, Social Sciences or Languages and Linguistics with leadership experience in the service and hospitality industry or the private education sector.
He/she should be a self-confident, pragmatic, innovative, visionary and transformative leader with exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, an analytical mind, problem solving skills and the ability to anticipate future client needs.
They should be very knowledgeable in the service and hospitality industry with a personal entrepreneurial drive, a calculated risk taker with a win-win-win approach to business and stakeholder management.
International exposure and experience in dealing with multi-cultural and multi-racial teams will be an added advantage.
The position is on a three (3) year renewable contract based on annual performance reviews.
Applications demonstrating how your profile and experience matches our requirements, including an up to date C.V., names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number, should be sent to the address below so as to reach on or before 4th February, 2011.
Language Solutions & Business Communication Ltd
Woodvale Groove, Pamstech Hse, 3rd Flr
P.O Box 14384 00800 Westlands Nairobi.
Tel: 020 4454135/6
Cell: 0713 462 306
Email:hr@l-sc.com
Website: www.l-sc.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We assist our clients through the design and development of services that require multilingual solutions. We strive to offer superior cross-cultural consulting services.
Our vision is, ‘To be the leading Communication and Language School in the Region’ and our mission is, ‘To break communication barriers, enhance career opportunities and cultural relations as we boost global business interactions’.
Our Core Values include Integrity, Honesty, Commitment, Determination, Understanding and Consideration.
Our language expertise includes Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin), Japanese, Swedish, Arabic, Indonesian, Afghan, Russian, Swahili, Luo, Luhya, Kikuyu, Kamba, Maasai, Xhosa, Zulu, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Ndebele, Shona, Amharic and Somali just to mention a few.
L5BC’s head office is at Pamstech House, 3rd Floor, Woodvale Grove in Westlands, Nairobi and we have a Language Centre in Hurlingham Shopping Centre along Argwings Kodhek Road.
The General Manager position
We are seeking to fill the position with an experienced leader who has an entrepreneurial mind, is a strategic thinker and an excellent communicator able to operate in a diverse multi-cultural and dynamic private and public sector environment.
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and based in our Nairobi Office, the General Manager will be responsible for the growth and development of the Company and will be expected to among other things:
• Develop and recommend for approval business proposals, plans, budgets, guidelines and ensure effective and efficient implementation of the agreed decisions.
• Set up the business cycle and ensuring that operations are being executed in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
• Establish internal monitoring and control systems, processes and procedures for the Company.
• Plan, coordinate and control daily operations of the organisation.
• Review operations results of the Company against established objectives and targets and taking remedial action on unsatisfactory results.
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication throughout the organisation.
• Effectively manage the staff of the organisation, set performance standards, monitor, guide, train, develop and discipline.
Key Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a holder of a University Degree in Education, Commerce, Social Sciences or Languages and Linguistics with leadership experience in the service and hospitality industry or the private education sector.
He/she should be a self-confident, pragmatic, innovative, visionary and transformative leader with exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, an analytical mind, problem solving skills and the ability to anticipate future client needs.
They should be very knowledgeable in the service and hospitality industry with a personal entrepreneurial drive, a calculated risk taker with a win-win-win approach to business and stakeholder management.
International exposure and experience in dealing with multi-cultural and multi-racial teams will be an added advantage.
The position is on a three (3) year renewable contract based on annual performance reviews.
Applications demonstrating how your profile and experience matches our requirements, including an up to date C.V., names and addresses of three referees, current remuneration package, valid email address and daytime contact telephone number, should be sent to the address below so as to reach on or before 4th February, 2011.
Language Solutions & Business Communication Ltd
Woodvale Groove, Pamstech Hse, 3rd Flr
P.O Box 14384 00800 Westlands Nairobi.
Tel: 020 4454135/6
Cell: 0713 462 306
Email:hr@l-sc.com
Website: www.l-sc.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Copy Editor / Proof Reader Job - Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Call for Copy Editor/Proof-reader
About IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is a public policy forum that seeks to facilitate the review of public policy from an informed perspective.
As such the Institute conducts research and subsequently taking it through the advocacy phase.
Ultimately, information generated at the IEA is passed on to the public so as to facilitate informed debate on public policy issues.
The IEA Publications
The IEA periodically publishes a number of documents that broadly fall in the categories of research papers and bulletins.
The Institute is looking for editors/proofreaders for both categories
The Editor/proof-reader
The Editor/proof-reader must:
• Be fluent in written and spoken English
• Have experience in editing/proofreading and in particular on economic policy issues
• Have a university degree
The Editor’s Responsibilities Will Include:
• Review copy for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, word choice and formatting for consistency throughout the publication
• Correcting errors, suggesting changes to improve readability, rewriting, checking basic facts, checking illustrations, tables and figures, checking references and notes
• Applying consistent styles and formats to your text
• Checking the layout of text before it is printed
If you meet the requirements above and are able to implement the tasks outlined, kindly send your application to the email address admin@ieakenya.or.ke below, attaching a detailed curriculum vitae with at least 2 referees, past experience if any in editorial work in particular research, and proposed fee structure.
The closing date for submission of application is 5.00 p.m. 11th January 2011.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
About IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is a public policy forum that seeks to facilitate the review of public policy from an informed perspective.
As such the Institute conducts research and subsequently taking it through the advocacy phase.
Ultimately, information generated at the IEA is passed on to the public so as to facilitate informed debate on public policy issues.
The IEA Publications
The IEA periodically publishes a number of documents that broadly fall in the categories of research papers and bulletins.
The Institute is looking for editors/proofreaders for both categories
The Editor/proof-reader
The Editor/proof-reader must:
• Be fluent in written and spoken English
• Have experience in editing/proofreading and in particular on economic policy issues
• Have a university degree
The Editor’s Responsibilities Will Include:
• Review copy for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors, word choice and formatting for consistency throughout the publication
• Correcting errors, suggesting changes to improve readability, rewriting, checking basic facts, checking illustrations, tables and figures, checking references and notes
• Applying consistent styles and formats to your text
• Checking the layout of text before it is printed
If you meet the requirements above and are able to implement the tasks outlined, kindly send your application to the email address admin@ieakenya.or.ke below, attaching a detailed curriculum vitae with at least 2 referees, past experience if any in editorial work in particular research, and proposed fee structure.
The closing date for submission of application is 5.00 p.m. 11th January 2011.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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